About this goal
Torres' control of a long pass actually takes him away from goal, but he turns instantly and without looking volleys towards the opposite top corner, finding it wonderfully.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 25/30
Torres at his brilliant best. His touch isn't particularly good, but it doesn't matter, he is scoring, and he puts the ball in the only place he can.
Technical Difficulty 23/30
The instinct to know where the goal is from the position where the ball drops is the mark of one of the best strikers in the world.
Uniqueness 17/20
The angle, the awareness and the finish are all vintage Torres, and no-one else.
Importance 7/10
An important goal as Liverpool kept pressure in United at the top.
Standard of Opposition 6/10
Blackburn
FootballCritic Verdict
One ot Torres' finest moments, turning an average touch into an incredible goal.
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